Fossil Energy
EMGS makes interim chief executive officer permanent
Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS), a Norwegian geophysical services company, has given its interim chief executive officer a permanent role.
BSEE issues safety alert after man falls off Gulf of Mexico platform
The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a safety alert and guidance for offshore operators after a contractor fell off a Gulf of Mexico platform as the boarding pad gave way.
Helix Energy takes majority stake in Subsea Technologies Group
Houston-based offshore energy services firm Helix Energy Solutions has bought a majority stake in Aberdeen-based Subsea Technologies Group Limited (STL).
Longest vessel in Aberdeen Harbour history docks to assist with expansion
The longest vessel to ever dock in Aberdeen Harbour has arrived to assist with the South Harbour expansion.
African Petroleum to combine with PetroNor in June
With the continued uncertainty related to AP’s blocks in The Gambia and Senegal, the transaction will bring much-needed stability
Repsol Sinopec restores production at North Sea assets following repairs
Oil company Repsol Sinopec Resources UK has restored production at its North Sea platforms following a recent shutdown. Earlier this month, production at the Repsol Sinopec-operated Claymore and Tartan offshore platforms located in the UK North Sea had been temporarily shut down to allow the company
Allseas seeking anchor handler for Gorgon Stage 2
Offshore installation and construction company Allseas is on the lookout for an anchor handler to support its work on Chevron’s Gorgon Stage 2 project off Australia.
Boa Offshore: North Sea AHTS spot market remains challenging and outlook uncertain
Norwegian offshore supply vessel owner Boa Offshore has said that the short-term picture in the offshore sector remains challenging as demand is recovering from a very low level. The situation in the North Sea AHTS spot market also remains challenging and the outlook uncertain. Boa has two AHTS vess
EA Technique loses MMHE FSO case
Malaysian vessel operator EA Technique has lost a case against the compatriot engineering and construction firm MMHE
WoodMac: Ithaca-Chevron deal continues UK trend of smaller players taking assets from majors
Following an announcement that Israeli Delek Group will be buying Chevron’s North Sea business through its subsidiary Ithaca Energy, Wood Mackenzie has said that the deal continues the UK trend of smaller companies taking on assets from the majors, which resulted in assets worth over $5 billion chan
Hilcorp hires Spartan Offshore jack-up for Alaska drilling
U.S.-based independent energy company Hilcorp has hired one of Spartan Offshore Drilling’s jack-up rigs.
Ithaca Energy to buy Chevron’s North Sea business for $2 billion
Ithaca Energy, a subsidiary of Israel’s Delek Group, has decided to acquire Chevron North Sea Limited for $2 billion.
Safe Eurus flotel scores maiden contract in Brazil
Brazilian oil firm Petrobras will hire Prosafe’s offshore accommodation unit the Safe Eurus.
Eni names new chief upstream officer
Italian oil major Eni has appointed a new chief upstream officer.